How to pronounce toph
Say it like TOHF. Toph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOHF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of toph
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOHF.
What does toph mean?
- A kind of sandstone.
Where does toph come from?
From Latin tophus, tofus (“tufa, or tuff”).
Words that rhyme with toph
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Questions about saying toph
How do you pronounce toph?
Say TOHF. The American pronunciation is /toʊf/. In British English it is /təʊf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toph?
Toph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOHF.
Is toph pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /təʊf/ (TOHF).